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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Move to the Cloud?

Apple's potential entry into the business productivity market is an exciting prospect. Google has been a major player in this space for almost 20 years, starting with Google Apps for Your Domain in 2006. This service allowed businesses to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Who's In Charge Now? Government Turns Over Banks Watchdog to New Leader

People in charge of important government policies are constantly shuffling. Recently, Russell Vought switched jobs to lead the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. Russell's new role didn't come as an automatic promotion. He got the job after the US Senate approved his slot. They decided to make

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Feb 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unspoken Impact: Trump and the Whiplash of Chinese Imports

US shoppers are faced a surprise with some purchases online. The prices went up, and some products were nowhere to be found on two gigantic ecommerce platforms, Shein and Temu. These two sites, owned by China, make the shopping convenient for some consumers. As of this ye

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tax Plan Leaves Republicans Divided

Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to vote on a budget next week for Trump's tax agenda. But here's where it gets interesting. The Senate already has a budget plan of their own. So there are two Republican plans to make cuts and pass Trump's tax agenda. Mike Johns

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Feb 08 2025BUSINESS

Steel Showdown: Nippon's Plan Changes

President Donald Trump recently dropped a bombshell. He announced that Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel giant, was no longer planning to buy U. S. Steel. Instead, they were looking into investing in the company. This news came as a surprise to many. The president mistakenly called Nippon Steel "Nissa

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

State Medicaid Costs Skyrocket

State governments across the nation are facing a steep challenge with Medicaid. Why? Because the people who stayed enrolled in Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be sicker than anyone anticipated. This means the states are seeing a big jump in medical costs to care for these individu

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

NIH's Sudden Shift: A Blow to University Research Budgets

Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from

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Feb 08 2025EDUCATION

Youth and Agriculture

'High school students from Fort St. James Secondary School got a unique opportunity to dive into the world of agriculture. Nikayla Leatherdale and Joshua Hoy joined a group of cattle producers and ranchers from the Nechako Valley region. They discussed the ins and outs of agriculture and how it affe

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Back Pain: A Hidden Burden for Young Women

Women of childbearing age often face a significant, yet overlooked, challenge: low back pain. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a major issue that affects both individuals and society as a whole. Imagine carrying a heavy backpack all day, every day. That's what many young women experience

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Obesity Among Iranian Children: Spotlight on Root Causes

Why is Obesity Among Iranian Kids a Problem. Obesity in children has serious consequences. If you consider economic impact and wellbeing and mental health and physical health it's clear. So it is a big deal. Still, Mapping the causes of childhood obesity is key to finding a solution. Figure out w

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